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Signed By Governor
2026 Regular Session

HB264

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AN ACT relating to theft by deception.

Amend KRS 514.040, relating to theft by deception, to establish a presumption that a person creates or reinforces a false impression when the person lists or advertises residential or commercial real property for sale, lease, or rent without legal title or authority.

Crimes and PunishmentsLandlord and TenantPropertyReal EstateCorrections ImpactLocal Mandate

Introduced: January 8, 2026

Last action: April 13, 2026

Signed By Governor (Acts Ch. 106)
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Legislative History

Jan 8, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 15, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)
Feb 11, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 12, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
Floor Amendment (1) Filed (clerical)
Feb 12, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 13 2026 (clerical)
Feb 13, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 93-0 With Floor Amendment (1) (clerical)

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Marianne Proctor
Marianne Proctor

Representative · House District 060

Primary sponsor
marianne.proctor@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (7)

Portrait of Steve Bratcher
Steve Bratcher

Representative · House District 025

Co-sponsor
steve.bratcher@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Emily Callaway
Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

Co-sponsor
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Daniel Grossberg
Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

Co-sponsor
daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

Co-sponsor
chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of David Meade
David Meade

Representative · House District 080

Co-sponsor
David.Meade@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Walker Thomas
Walker Thomas

Representative · House District 008

Co-sponsor
Walker.Thomas@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Richard White
Richard White

Representative · House District 099

Co-sponsor
Richard.White@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 13, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 93-0 with Floor Amendment (1)

Yea: 93
Nay: 0
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March 31, 2026

Senate: 3rd reading, passed 38-0

Yea: 38
Nay: 0